Trending Now - Fuller and Harris Move Forward in Georgia Runoff Election
WHO:
Clay Fuller, Republican candidate, described himself as a "MAGA warrior."
Shawn Harris, Democrat candidate, stated he will work for constituents "not for somebody else who's already in D.C."
Matthew Wisniewski, a Dallas resident who voted for Harris, expressed a desire for checks and balances in government.
Shawn Harris, Democrat, cattle farmer, retired brigadier general
Clayton Fuller, Republican, district attorney, lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard
President Donald Trump, endorsed Fuller
Marjorie Taylor Greene, former U.S. House representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
WHAT:
Harris received 37% of the vote, while Fuller received 35% in the special election.
Fuller finished fourth in the 2020 Republican primary that Greene won.
Fuller was supported by the political group Club for Growth.
Colton Moore, a former state senator, finished in third place with nearly 12% of the vote.
Harris and Fuller advanced to a special runoff election for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
The runoff election is scheduled for April 7, 2026
Fuller received a high percentage of votes but did not achieve a majority in a 14-candidate field
Harris raised approximately $4.3 million for his campaign, with about $290,000 remaining as of February 18, 2026
Fuller had about $238,000 in the bank and a total of approximately $787,000 raised
The seat has been vacant since January 2026, following Greene's resignation
WHERE:
Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
Rome, Georgia
WHEN:
The special election was held on March 10, 2026.
Special election held on March 10, 2026
Runoff election scheduled for April 7, 2026
Greene resigned in January 2026
Fuller was appointed as district attorney in 2023 and won a full term in 2024
WHY:
Greene resigned after a public falling out with Trump over her push to release documents involving the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Greene resigned after a falling out with Trump over foreign policy and the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Trump endorsed Fuller to succeed Greene, indicating a desire for an "America First fighter" in Congress
HOW:
Harris stated he is not worried about further Trump intervention in the runoff election.
The election process involved 22 candidates initially filing to run, which was narrowed down to 17 candidates on the ballot
Harris contrasted his campaign with Greene’s style, appealing to practical-minded Republicans for support
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 19:17 UTC)
In the special election held on March 10, 2026, Democrat Shawn Harris received 37% of the vote, narrowly defeating Republican Clay Fuller, who garnered 35%. Harris emphasized his commitment to serving constituents rather than outside influences, while Fuller, who was backed by the Club for Growth, previously finished fourth in the 2020 Republican primary. Following a public fallout with Trump over the release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, Greene resigned, leaving this election to determine her successor, and Harris expressed confidence about facing any potential Trump intervention in the upcoming runoff.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 13:23 UTC)
In a special election held yesterday, Shawn Harris and Clayton Fuller advanced to a runoff for the U.S. House seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, which has been vacant since Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation in January. President Trump endorsed Fuller, who received a significant percentage of votes but fell short of a majority in a crowded field of 14 candidates, while Harris raised around $4.3 million for his campaign. The runoff election is set for April 7, 2026, as both candidates prepare to appeal to voters in the wake of Greene's controversial departure from Congress.